To Toast Pecans:

SIDE NOTES:

~ WHAT IS A WHEATBERRY? It’s the true meaning of “whole wheat”. It’s as whole as it gets….the kernel of wheat before it gets ground into flour. It’s not a berry the way we normally thing of berries (as in the fruit). It’s more like a really nice, chewy, nutty, chunky rice.

~ You might have to go to your local health food store to find them. They come packaged in 2 varieties hard or soft. The hard ones work well for this recipe, although I’m not sure that it matters so much which kind you use (haven’t tried the others myself). The package will tell you to cook them much longer than what this recipe suggests. I always follow my recipe & it turns out great.

~ To prepare in advance: The wheatberries (without pecans) can be made 1 day ahead & chilled, covered. Reheat in oven, covered, at 350 for 30 mins, then stir in pecans & cranberries.

~ This extremely tasty recipe is a nice side dish for Thanksgiving Dinner.

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